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Manufacturer: (MAX FACTORY) (JAPAN)

Model: MAZINGER Z - Manga version     

Scale: NON

Contents: The model comes bagged and consists of 31 pre-coloured soft vinyl parts. This model includes two Hover Pileders - one yellow and one red. A highly detailed instruction sheet (in Japanese) is also included with the kit.

Assembly: The parts need very minimal cutting and trimming.

Cement: Cyanoacrylate.

Painting: Gunze Sangyo GUNDAM MARKER GM05 Silver was used for the touching up which is very minimal.

General comment: Undoubtedly, a very good kit from one of my favourite model companies. Every serious MAZINGER Z fan should have this model in his collection.


Manufacturer: (TOEI ANIMATION) (JAPAN)

Model: AERIAL FORTRESS MIKEROS

Scale: NON

Contents: The paper craft model consists of 8 sheets chock full of parts and an optional base. A detailed instruction sheet (in Japanese) is also included with the kit. Please note that this papercraft model was a giveaway with the original GREAT MAZINGER TV SERIES DVD BOX. Instead of using the original model, I decided to scan the various parts and print them on plain paper which was then glued to carboard sheets.

Assembly: The parts need very careful cutting and trimming.

Cement: PVA glue.

Painting: The parts are already printed in colour.

General comment: Undoubtedly, a superb kit of this magnificent monstrous menace. Every serious GREAT MAZINGER fan should have this model in his collection.


Manufacturer: (MAX FACTORY) (JAPAN)

Model: KINGDAN X10     

Scale: NON

Contents: The model comes bagged and consists of 21 pre-coloured soft vinyl parts. A highly detailed instruction sheet (in Japanese) is also included with the kit.

Assembly: The parts need very minimal cutting and trimming.

Cement: Cyanoacrylate.

Painting: Tamiya Metallic Grey acrylic paint was used for the touching up.

General comment: Undoubtedly, a very good kit from one of my favourite model companies. Every serious MAZINGER Z fan should have this model in his collection.


Model: GROSSAM X2     

Scale: NON

Contents: The model comes bagged and consists of 14 pre-coloured soft vinyl parts. A highly detailed instruction sheet (in Japanese) is also included with the kit.

Assembly: The parts need very minimal cutting and trimming.

Cement: Cyanoacrylate.

Painting: Tamiya Semi Gloss Black acrylic paint was used for the touching up.

General comment: Undoubtedly, a very good kit from one of my favourite model companies. Every serious MAZINGER Z fan should have this model in his collection.


Manufacturer: (CURRELL GRAPHICS) (CANADA)

Model: RMS TITANIC     

Scale: 1:1200 waterline model.

Contents: The paper craft model consists of 2 sheets chock full of parts and an optional base. Highly detailed instructions sheets are also included with the kit.

Assembly: The parts need very careful cutting and trimming.

Cement: Glue stick and PVA glue.

Painting: The parts are already printed in colour.

General comment: Undoubtedly, a very good kit considering its small scale. Special thanks goes to Mr. Ralph Currell of http://www.currell.net for uploading this superb masterpiece. Every serious TITANIC fan should have this model in his collection.


Manufacturer: (MAX FACTORY) (JAPAN)

Model: APHRODAI A     

Scale: NON

Contents: The model comes bagged and consists of 17 pre-coloured soft vinyl parts. A highly detailed instruction sheet (in Japanese) is also included with the kit.

Assembly: The parts need very minimal cutting and trimming.

Cement: Cyanoacrylate.

Painting: Gunze Sangyo Pink and Wine Red acrylic paint was used for the touching up.

General comment: Undoubtedly, a very good kit from one of my favourite model companies. Every serious MAZINGER Z fan should have this model in his collection.


Manufacturer: (MAX FACTORY) (JAPAN)

Model: BOSS BOROT     

Scale: NON

Contents: The model comes bagged and consists of 12 pre-coloured soft vinyl parts. A highly detailed instruction sheet (in Japanese) is also included with the kit.

Assembly: The parts need very minimal cutting and trimming.

Cement: Cyanoacrylate.

Painting: Gunze Sangyo Grey paint was used for the touching up.

General comment: Building this model kit was a real pleasure as it is quite straight forward and very easy. However, the instruction sheet provided no detail whatsoever as to where lies the front and rear of the bottom torso. This needs to be checked in a Mazinger/Great Mazinger/Grendizer Book. All in all, this is another exquisite kit from one of my favourite model companies. Every serious MAZINGER Z/GREAT MAZINGER/UFO ROBOT GRENDIZER fan should have this model in his collection.


Manufacturer: (MAX FACTORY) (JAPAN)

Model: GARADA K7     

Scale: NON

Contents: The model comes bagged and consists of 15 pre-coloured soft vinyl parts. A highly detailed instruction sheet (in Japanese) is also included with the kit.

Assembly: The parts need very minimal cutting and trimming.

Cement: Cyanoacrylate.

Painting: Gunze Sangyo Cocoa Brown and Black acrylic paint was used for the touching up.

General comment: Undoubtedly, a very good kit from one of my favourite model companies. Every serious MAZINGER Z fan should have this model in his collection.


Manufacturer: (MAX FACTORY) (JAPAN)

Model: DOUBLAS M2     

Scale: NON

Contents: The model comes bagged and consists of 21 pre-coloured soft vinyl parts. A highly detailed instruction sheet (in Japanese) is also included with the kit.

Assembly: The parts need very minimal cutting and trimming.

Cement: Cyanoacrylate.

Painting: Tamiya Lemon Yellow acrylic paint was used for the touching up.

General comment: Undoubtedly, a very good kit from one of my favourite model companies. Every serious MAZINGER Z fan should have this model in his collection.


Manufacturer: (MAX FACTORY) (JAPAN)

Model: TROSS D7     

Scale: NON

Contents: The model comes bagged and consists of 21 pre-coloured soft vinyl parts. A highly detailed instruction sheet (in Japanese) is also included with the kit.

Assembly: The parts need very minimal cutting and trimming.

Cement: Cyanoacrylate.

Painting: Gunze Sangyo Gold acrylic paint was used for the touching up.

General comment: Undoubtedly, a very good kit from one of my favourite model companies. Every serious MAZINGER Z fan should have this model in his collection.


Manufacturer: AMT - ERTL (U.S.A.)

Scale: 1/25

Contents: The model consists of 93 high quality injection moulded polystyrene plastic. The kit is moulded in white. A highly detailed instruction sheet (in English) is included with the kit. A small decal sheet is also included featuring two OCP DETROIT POLICE badges. The box photos serve as an excellent painting guide.

Assembly: The parts need very minimal trimming and sanding. Tamiya Liquid Cement and Revell Contacta Professional were used throughout. Revell Contacta Liquid SPECIAL was used to fix the Jetsonic Police Light Bar to the roof.

Painting: Tamiya spray and Tamiya acrylic paints were used throughout.

Resources: Reference to a good book about the subject or Hobby Japan model magazine will provide excellent resource material to help you build this great kit into a wonderful masterpiece.

General comment: Undoubtedly, a very good kit. Every serious Robocop fan should have this model in his collection.

Sources:

ROBOCOP THE MOVIE VHS
ROBOCOP MOVIE PROGRAM
B-CLUB SPECIAL: ROBOCOP TECHNICAL PHOTO-FILE
HOBBY JAPAN JANUARY 1989 No.236
HOBBY JAPAN SEPTEMBER 1990 No.256
HOBBY JAPAN DECEMBER 1991 No.271


Manufacturer: (VOLKS) (JAPAN)

Model: MAZINGER Z     

Scale: 20 cm

Contents: The model consists of 14 resin parts (+ 1 extra part). A colour photo of the finished model is displayed on the box lid. An instruction sheet (in Japanese) is also included with the kit.

Assembly: The parts need very minimal trimming and sanding.

Cement: Cyanoacrylate.

Painting: Gunze Sangyo and Tamiya acrylic paints were used to enhance the final look of an otherwise perfect model.

Resources: Reference to a good Japanese anime book about the subject will provide excellent resource material to help you build this garage kit into a wonderful resin masterpiece.

General comment: Undoubtedly, a very good model from Volks. Every serious MAZINGER Z fan should have this model in his collection.

Sources:

MAZINGER Z, GREAT MAZINGER, UFO ROBOT GRENDIZER ENCYCLOPAEDIA
ENTERTAINMENT BIBLE No.48
THE SUPER ROBOT CHRONICLES: THE HISTORY OF JAPANESE SUPER ROBOTS ANIMATIONS
THE SUPER ROBOT GUIDE BOOK No.10
GO NAGAI ALL HIS WORKS
ROMAN ALBUM No.9 MAZINGER Z
MAZINGER Z TV SERIES DVD
MAZINGER THE MOVIE COLLECTION DVD


Manufacturer: (?) (JAPAN)

Model: INBIT IGA     

Scale: 1/72

Contents: The model consists of 23 resin parts (+ 3 extra parts). A colour illustration of the IGA is displayed on the box label. The garage kit comes supplied with no instruction sheet whatsoever.

Assembly: The parts need very minimal trimming and sanding.

Cement: Cyanoacrylate.

Painting: Gunze Sangyo and Tamiya acrylic paints were used to enhance the final look of an otherwise perfect model.

Resources: Reference to a good Japanese anime book about the subject will provide excellent resource material to help you build this little kit into a wonderful resin masterpiece.

General comment: Undoubtedly, a very detailed kit of the infamous Iga. Every serious GENESIS CLIMBER MOSPEADA fan should have this model in his collection.

Sources:

ANIMEDIA GRAPHIC BOOK: GENESIS CLIMBER MOSPEADA
ANIMEDIA ANIME COMIC: GENESIS CLIMBER MOSPEADA VOL. 1
ANIMEDIA ANIME COMIC: GENESIS CLIMBER MOSPEADA VOL. 2


Manufacturer: VOLKS (JAPAN)

Model: RED DEATH MASK     

Scale: 1/6

Contents: The model consists of 9 soft vinyl parts. A colour photo of the finished model is displayed on the box lid. An instruction sheet (in Japanese) is also included with the kit.

Assembly: The parts need very minimal cutting and trimming.

Cement: Cyanoacrylate.

Painting: Gunze Sangyo and Tamiya acrylic paints were used to enhance the final look of an otherwise perfect model.

Resources: Reference to a good Japanese anime book about the subject will provide excellent resource material to help you build this great kit into a wonderful soft vinyl masterpiece.

General comment: Undoubtedly, a very good and rare kit of the infamous Red Death Mask from one of my favourite model companies. Every serious TIGER MASK fan should have this model in his collection.

Sources:

TIGER MASK GRAPHIC BOOK AND EPISODE GUIDE
KODANSHA SONG BOOK: TIGER MASK VOL. 2


Manufacturer: MAX FACTORY (JAPAN)

Model: MAZINKAISER     

Scale: NON

Contents: The model consists of 50 parts, 38 pre-coloured soft vinyl parts, and 12 plastic parts. A colour photo of the finished model is displayed on the box label. A highly detailed instruction sheet (in Japanese) is also included with the kit.

Assembly: The parts need very minimal trimming and sanding.

Cement: Cyanoacrylate.

Painting: Gunze Sangyo and Tamiya acrylic paints were used to enhance the final look of an otherwise perfect model.

Resources: Reference to a good Japanese anime book about the subject will provide excellent resource material to help you build this great kit into a wonderful soft vinyl masterpiece.

General comment: Undoubtedly, a very good kit from one of my favourite model companies. Every serious MAZINKAISER fan should have this model in his collection.


Manufacturer: MAX FACTORY (JAPAN)

Model: KOHTETSU JEEG     

Scale: NON

Contents: The model consists of 43 pre-coloured soft vinyl parts. A colour photo of the finished model is displayed on the box label. A highly detailed instruction sheet (in Japanese) is also included with the kit.

Assembly: The parts need very minimal trimming and sanding.

Cement: Cyanoacrylate.

Painting: Gunze Sangyo and Tamiya acrylic paints were used to enhance the final look of an otherwise perfect model.

Resources: Reference to a good Japanese anime book about the subject will provide excellent resource material to help you build this great kit into a wonderful soft vinyl masterpiece.

General comment: Undoubtedly, a very good kit from one of my favourite model companies. Every serious KOHTETSU JEEG fan should have this model in his collection.


Manufacturer: ROMANDO - ACTION STONE (JAPAN)

Scale: NON

Contents: The model consists of 12 high quality pre-painted resin castings, 5 pre-coloured soft vinyl parts, a metal chain plus 2 screws, a runner of polythene ball joints, a soft vinyl cape and a plastic base. A colour photo and an instruction sheet (in Japanese) are also included with the kit.

Assembly: The parts need very minimal trimming and sanding.

Modifications and Improvements: I painted the eyes of the generalissimo pink (instead of yellow) - [Robot head]. I highlighted the eyes of the generalissimo with a black marker - [Human head]. I also painted the belt section and the various buttons as well as the sword handle.

Cement: Araldite Rapid.

Painting: Gunze Sangyo and Tamiya acrylic paints were used throughout.

Resources: Reference to a good Japanese anime book about the subject will provide excellent resource material to help you build this great kit into a wonderful resin masterpiece.

General comment: Undoubtedly, a very good kit. A very RARE find. Every serious GREAT MAZINGER fan should have a model of the generalissimo in his collection.

Sources:

MAZINGER Z, GREAT MAZINGER, UFO ROBOT GRENDIZER ENCYCLOPAEDIA
ENTERTAINMENT BIBLE No.48
JAPANESE SONGBOOKS VOLS. 1,2,4
THE SUPER ROBOT GUIDE BOOK No.10
I AM GREAT MAZINGER!! TATSUMI MOOK
MAZINGER Z TV SERIES DVD
MAZINGER THE MOVIE COLLECTION DVD
GREAT MAZINGER TV SERIES VHS


Manufacturer: ROMANDO - ACTION STONE (JAPAN)

Scale: NON

Contents: The model consists of 25 high quality pre-painted resin castings and a runner of polythene ball joints. Two instruction sheets (in Japanese) are also included with the kit.

Assembly: The parts need very minimal trimming and sanding.

Modifications and Improvements: I detailed the Brain Condor.

Cement: Araldite Rapid.

Painting: Gunze Sangyo and Tamiya acrylic paints were used throughout.

Resources: Reference to a good Japanese anime book about the subject will provide excellent resource material to help you build this great kit into a wonderful resin masterpiece.

General comment: Undoubtedly, a very good kit. A very RARE find. Every serious GREAT MAZINGER fan should have this model in his collection.

Sources:

MAZINGER Z, GREAT MAZINGER, UFO ROBOT GRENDIZER ENCYCLOPAEDIA
ENTERTAINMENT BIBLE No.48
THE SUPER ROBOT CHRONICLES: THE HISTORY OF JAPANESE SUPER ROBOTS ANIMATIONS
JAPANESE SONGBOOKS VOLS. 1,2,3,4
THE SUPER ROBOT GUIDE BOOK No.10
GO NAGAI ALL HIS WORKS
I AM GREAT MAZINGER!! TATSUMI MOOK
MAZINGER Z TV SERIES DVD
MAZINGER THE MOVIE COLLECTION DVD
GREAT MAZINGER TV SERIES VHS


Manufacturer: J.J.MODELS (ITALY)

Scale: 1/15

Contents: The model consists of 2 high quality resin castings + 1 for the base. Italian high quality light brown resin is used throughout. A colour photo and an instruction sheet (in Italian) are included with the kit.

Assembly: The parts need very minimal trimming and sanding.

Cement: Cyanoacrylate (super glue).

Painting: Gunze Sangyo and Tamiya (acrylic paints)were used throughout.

Resources: Reference to a good Japanese anime book about the subject will provide excellent resource material to help you build this great kit into a wonderful resin masterpiece.

General comment: Undoubtedly, a very good kit. If I am not mistaken, the J.J MODELS offering is the only resin model of HIROSHI SHIBA in this scale. A very RARE find. Every serious STEEL ARMOR JEEG fan should have this model in his collection.

Sources:

KOHTETSU JEEG VOL.1
KOHTETSU JEEG VOL.18
THE SUPER ROBOT CHRONICLES: THE HISTORY OF JAPANESE SUPER ROBOTS ANIMATIONS
THE SUPER ROBOT GUIDE BOOK No.27
GO NAGAI ALL HIS WORKS
JEEG ROBOT PANINI STICKER ALBUM
KOHTETSU JEEG TV SERIES VHS


Manufacturer: J.J.MODELS (ITALY)

Scale: NON

Contents: The model consists of 33 high quality resin castings + 3 for the base. Italian high quality light brown resin is used throughout. A colour photo and an instruction sheet (in Italian) are included with the kit.

Assembly: The parts need quite some trimming and sanding if an accurate model is to be produced.

Modifications and Improvements: I covered all inaccurate panel lines with two coats of super glue and TAMIYA PUTTY (diluted with Mr. COLOR THINNER by Gunze Sangyo)and cut and trimmed all inaccurate details and ugly ball joints. Grendizer's neck was also scratchbuilt from scrap pieces of resin. The spin saucers were also modified and their height drastically reduced. In brief, every single part of this model was modified to produce a model as accurate to the anime as possible.

Cement: Cyanoacrylate (super glue).

Painting: Gunze Sangyo and Tamiya acrylic paints were used throughout.

Resources: Reference to a good Japanese anime book about the subject will provide excellent resource material to help you build this great kit into a wonderful resin masterpiece.

General comment: Undoubtedly, a very good kit. If I am not mistaken, the J.J MODELS offering is the largest resin model of the SPAZER. A very RARE find. Every serious UFO ROBOT GRENDIZER fan should have this model in his collection.

Sources:

MAZINGER Z, GREAT MAZINGER, UFO ROBOT GRENDIZER ENCYCLOPAEDIA
ENTERTAINMENT BIBLE No.48
THE SUPER ROBOT CHRONICLES: THE HISTORY OF JAPANESE SUPER ROBOTS ANIMATIONS
THE SUPER ROBOT GUIDE BOOK No.10
GO NAGAI ALL HIS WORKS
ROMAN ALBUM No.15 UFO ROBOT GRENDIZER
UFO ROBOT GRENDIZER BOOK 1
UFO ROBOT GRENDIZER BOOK 2
UFO ROBOT GRENDIZER VOL. 2
UFO ROBOT GRENDIZER TV SERIES DVD
MAZINGER THE MOVIE COLLECTION DVD
UFO ROBOT GRENDIZER TV SERIES VHS


Manufacturer: B-CLUB (JAPAN)

Model: AMURO RAY 

Scale: NON

Contents: The model consists of 15 high quality resin castings + 1 vacform sheet for the helmet visors (retracted or fully extended). Japanese high quality pearl white resin is used throughout. A colour photo and an instruction sheet (in Japanese) are included with the kit.

Assembly: The parts need very minimal trimming and sanding.

Cement: Cyanoacrylate (super glue).

Painting: Gunze Sangyo and Tamiya acrylic paints were used throughout.

Resources: Reference to a good Japanese anime book about the subject will provide excellent resource material to help you build this great kit into a wonderful resin masterpiece.

General comment: Undoubtedly, a very good kit in a rare pose. Every serious MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM fan should have this model in his collection.

Sources:

MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM STORY BOOK VOL. 3
MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM ANIME GRAPH BOOK
MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM RAPPORT DELUXE
MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM VOL. 1
MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM TV SERIES DVD


Manufacturer: MUSASIYA (JAPAN)

Scale: 1/8

Contents: The model consists of 8 high quality resin castings. Japanese high quality cream-coloured resin is used throughout. A colour photo and an instruction sheet (in Japanese) are included with the kit. A spare head (full face version) is also included.

Assembly: The parts need very minimal trimming and sanding. Cyanoacrylate (super glue) was used throughout.

Painting: Gunze Sangyo and Tamiya acrylic paints were used throughout.

Resources: Reference to a good Japanese anime book about the subject or Hobby Japan model magazine will provide excellent resource material to help you build this great kit into a wonderful resin masterpiece.

General comment: Undoubtedly the best and most accurate Neoroider Casshern model in existence. Every serious Neoroider Casshern fan should have this model in his collection.

Sources:

TATSUNOKO PRO. ANIME SUPER DATA FILE
TATSUNOKO HEROES
TATSUNOKO-HERO MATERIAL
FANTASTIC ALBUM No.4 CASSHERN


Manufacturer: MUSASIYA (JAPAN)

Scale: 1/8

Contents: The model consists of 16 high quality resin castings. Japanese high quality cream-coloured resin is used throughout. A colour photo and an instruction sheet (in Japanese) are included with the kit.

Assembly: The parts need very minimal trimming and sanding. Cyanoacrylate (super glue) was used throughout.

Painting: Gunze Sangyo and Tamiya acrylic paints were used throughout.

Resources: Reference to a good Japanese anime book about the subject or Hobby Japan model magazine will provide excellent resource material to help you build this great kit into a wonderful resin masterpiece.

General comment: Undoubtedly the best and most accurate Space Knight Tekkaman model in existence. Every serious Space Knight Tekkaman fan should have this model in his collection.

Sources:

TATSUNOKO PRO. ANIME SUPER DATA FILE
TATSUNOKO HEROES
TATSUNOKO-HERO MATERIAL
ROMAN ALBUM No.37 SPACE KNIGHT TEKKAMAN
HOBBY JAPAN MAY 1993 No.288
TV SERIES DVD


Manufacturer: RESHAPE (JAPAN?)

Model: KANEDA

Scale: 1/8

Contents: The model consists of 4 high quality cream-coloured resin castings. Model comes bagged with neither a colour photo nor an instruction sheet. Most probably the model is a Hong Kong recast of a Japanese ORIGINAL garage kit.

Assembly: The parts need quite some trimming and sanding, especially in the neck area for the head to fit properly.

Cement: Cyanoacrylate (super glue).

Painting: Gunze Sangyo and Tamiya acrylic paints were used throughout.

Resources: Reference to a good Japanese anime book about the subject or Hobby Japan model magazine will provide excellent resource material to help you build this great kit into a wonderful resin masterpiece.

General comment: Undoubtedly, a very good kit. If I am not mistaken, the Reshape offering is the only resin model of Kaneda in existence. A very RARE find. Every serious Akira fan should have this model in his collection.

Sources:

KODANSHA ANIME COMICS Vols. 1-4
ANIME! A BEGINNER'S GUIDE TO JAPANESE ANIMATION
AKIRA JAPANESE MOVIE PROGRAM
AKIRA GRAPH BOOK No. 11
AKIRA MOVIE VHS and DVD


Manufacturer: ZERO GARAGE KITS (JAPAN)

Model: TETSUO

Scale: 1/8

Contents: The model consists of 15 high quality resin castings (10 parts for the bike + 5 for Tetsuo driver figure), 10 white metal parts and 3 vacuformed parts. Japanese high quality light brown resin is used for the majority of the model. A colour photo and an instruction sheet (in English) are included with the kit. No decals were included.

Assembly: The parts need a lot of trimming and sanding.

Modifications and Improvements: I removed the bulky and inaccurate resin tyres with a razor saw and sanded the resin wheel hubs smooth. I then drilled a hole in the middle of the 4 resin hubs and replaced the resin tyres with KYOSHO plastic wheels and vinyl tyres GP-29 (used for Radio Control bike models).

The decals were scratchbuilt from bits and pieces of coloured paper, cannibalised decals, rub-down lettering and logos cut from motor bike magazines and computer catalogues.
I also cut 2 small squares from chrome contact paper to simulate mirrors. Bare metal foil was used to simulate the indicator lights. These were then given 4 coats of Tamiya Clear Orange acrylic paint.

Cement: Cyanoacrylate (super glue), Araldite Rapid and Tamiya Liquid Cement.

Painting: Gunze Sangyo and Tamiya acrylic paints were used throughout.

Resources: Reference to a good Japanese anime book about the subject or Hobby Japan model magazine will provide excellent resource material to help you build this great kit into a wonderful resin masterpiece.

General comment: Undoubtedly a very good kit. However, the tyres are a real headache. The model is definitely one of the most accurate Akira Bike models in existence. Every serious Akira fan should have this model in his collection.

Sources:

KODANSHA ANIME COMICS Vols. 1-4
ANIME! A BEGINNER'S GUIDE TO JAPANESE ANIMATION
AKIRA JAPANESE MOVIE PROGRAM
AKIRA GRAPH BOOK No. 11
AKIRA MOVIE VHS and DVD


Manufacturer: J.J.MODELS (ITALY)

Model: KOJI KABUTO

Scale: 1/15

Contents: The model consists of 3 high quality resin castings + 1 for the base. Italian high quality light brown resin is used throughout. A colour photo and an instruction sheet (in Italian) are included with the kit.

Assembly: The parts need very minimal trimming and sanding.

Cement: Cyanoacrylate (super glue).

Painting: Gunze Sangyo and Tamiya (acrylic paints) and Revell (enamels) were used throughout.

Resources: Reference to a good Japanese anime book about the subject will provide excellent resource material to help you build this great kit into a wonderful resin masterpiece.

General comment: Undoubtedly, a very good kit. If I am not mistaken, the J.J MODELS offering is the only resin model of KOJI KABUTO in this scale. A very RARE find. Every serious MAZINGER Z fan should have this model in his collection.

Sources:

MAZINGER Z, GREAT MAZINGER, UFO ROBOT GRENDIZER ENCYCLOPAEDIA
ENTERTAINMENT BIBLE No.48
THE SUPER ROBOT CHRONICLES: THE HISTORY OF JAPANESE SUPER ROBOTS ANIMATIONS
THE SUPER ROBOT GUIDE BOOK No.10
GO NAGAI ALL HIS WORKS
ROMAN ALBUM No.9 MAZINGER Z
MAZINGER Z TV SERIES DVD
MAZINGER THE MOVIE COLLECTION DVD


Manufacturer: J.J.MODELS (ITALY)

Scale: 1/15

Contents: The model consists of 5 high quality resin castings + 1 for the base. Italian high quality light brown resin is used throughout. A colour photo and an instruction sheet (in Italian) are included with the kit.

Assembly: The parts need very minimal trimming and sanding.

Modifications and Improvements: I trimmed Tetsuya's head and cleaned the helmet from inside. Then I placed the helmet over the head and tested it until it fitted properly. The visor and the chin section were scratchbuilt from Milliput. I also modified the right hand which was holding the helmet.

Cement: Cyanoacrylate (super glue).

Painting: Gunze Sangyo and Tamiya acrylic paints were used throughout.

Resources: Reference to a good Japanese anime book about the subject will provide excellent resource material to help you build this great kit into a wonderful resin masterpiece.

General comment: Undoubtedly, a very good kit. If I am not mistaken, the J.J MODELS offering is the only resin model of TETSUYA TSURUGI in this scale. A very RARE find. Every serious GREAT MAZINGER fan should have this model in his collection.

Sources:

MAZINGER Z, GREAT MAZINGER, UFO ROBOT GRENDIZER ENCYCLOPAEDIA
ENTERTAINMENT BIBLE No.48
THE SUPER ROBOT CHRONICLES: THE HISTORY OF JAPANESE SUPER ROBOTS ANIMATIONS
THE SUPER ROBOT GUIDE BOOK No.10
GO NAGAI ALL HIS WORKS
ROMAN ALBUM No.9 MAZINGER Z
I AM GREAT MAZINGER!! TATSUMI MOOK
MAZINGER Z TV SERIES DVD
MAZINGER THE MOVIE COLLECTION DVD
GREAT MAZINGER TV SERIES VHS


Manufacturer: J.J.MODELS (ITALY)

Model: DUKE FLEED

Scale: 1/15

Contents: The model consists of 6 high quality resin castings + 1 for the base. Italian high quality light brown resin is used throughout. A colour photo and an instruction sheet (in Italian) are included with the kit.

Assembly: The parts need very minimal trimming and sanding.

Modifications and Improvements: I trimmed the inaccurate star-shaped symbol on DUKE FLEED'S belt using the anime books listed below for reference.

Cement: Cyanoacrylate (super glue).

Painting: Gunze Sangyo and Tamiya acrylic paints were used throughout.

Resources: Reference to a good Japanese anime book about the subject will provide excellent resource material to help you build this great kit into a wonderful resin masterpiece.

General comment: Undoubtedly, a very good kit. If I am not mistaken, the J.J MODELS offering is the only resin model of DUKE FLEED in this scale. A very RARE find. Every serious UFO ROBOT GRENDIZER fan should have this model in his collection.

Sources:

MAZINGER Z, GREAT MAZINGER, UFO ROBOT GRENDIZER ENCYCLOPAEDIA
ENTERTAINMENT BIBLE No.48
THE SUPER ROBOT CHRONICLES: THE HISTORY OF JAPANESE SUPER ROBOTS ANIMATIONS
THE SUPER ROBOT GUIDE BOOK No.10
GO NAGAI ALL HIS WORKS
ROMAN ALBUM No.15 UFO ROBOT GRENDIZER
UFO ROBOT GRENDIZER VOL. 1
UFO ROBOT GRENDIZER VOL. 2
MAZINGER GOODS IN BOOK
GOLDORAK STICKER ALBUM
MAZINGER THE MOVIE COLLECTION DVD
UFO ROBOT GRENDIZER TV SERIES VHS


Manufacturer: IMAI (JAPAN)

Scale: 1/12

Contents: The model consists of 6 high quality injection moulded polystyrene plastic. The kit is moulded in white. A full colour instruction sheet (in Japanese) is included with the kit quoting Gunze Sangyo acrylic paints. A small decal sheet is also included featuring two pairs of eyes (for the less experienced modeller or beginner). The box artwork as well as the instruction sheet serve as an excellent painting guide.

Assembly: The parts need very minimal trimming and sanding. Tamiya Liquid Cement and Revell Contacta Professional were used throughout.

Painting: Gunze Sangyo and Tamiya acrylic paints were used throughout.

Resources: Reference to a good book about the subject or Hobby Japan model magazine will provide excellent resource material to help you revive this old kit.
General comment: Undoubtedly a very RARE and hard-to-find model from the 80s when the anime MACROSS was at the height of popularity. A very interesting model which should appeal to all MACROSS fans.

Sources:

MACROSS GUIDE BOOK No.90
MACROSS GUIDE BOOK No.100
THIS IS ANIMATION - MACROSS VOL. 3
THIS IS ANIMATION - MACROSS VOL. 5
THIS IS ANIMATION - MACROSS VOL. 6
MACROSS PERFECT MEMORY
MACROSS ANIME COMIC VOL. 1
THIS IS ANIMATION - MACROSS THE MOVIE VOL.11
ROBOTECH ART 1
TV SERIES VHS
MACROSS THE MOVIE DVD & VHS


Manufacturer: IMAI (JAPAN)

Model: LYNN MINMAY

Scale: 1/12

Contents: The model consists of 8 high quality injection moulded polystyrene plastic. The kit is moulded in white. A full colour instruction sheet (in Japanese) is included with the kit quoting Gunze Sangyo acrylic paints. A small decal sheet is also included featuring two pairs of eyes (for the less experienced modeller or beginner). The box artwork as well as the instruction sheet serve as an excellent painting guide.

Assembly: The parts need very minimal trimming and sanding. Tamiya Liquid Cement and Revell Contacta Professional were used throughout.
Painting: Gunze Sangyo and Tamiya acrylic paints were used throughout.
Resources: Reference to a good book about the subject or Hobby Japan model magazine will provide excellent resource material to help you revive this old kit.

General comment: Undoubtedly a very RARE and hard-to-find model from the 80s when the anime MACROSS was at the height of popularity. A very interesting model which should appeal to all MACROSS fans.

Sources:

MACROSS GUIDE BOOK No.90
MACROSS GUIDE BOOK No.100
THIS IS ANIMATION - MACROSS VOL. 3
THIS IS ANIMATION - MACROSS VOL. 5
THIS IS ANIMATION - MACROSS VOL. 6
MACROSS PERFECT MEMORY
MACROSS ANIME COMIC VOL. 1
THIS IS ANIMATION - MACROSS THE MOVIE VOL.11
ROBOTECH ART 1
TV SERIES VHS
MACROSS THE MOVIE DVD & VHS


Manufacturer: IMAI (JAPAN)

Model: ROY FOCKER

Scale: 1/12

Contents: The model consists of 6 high quality injection moulded polystyrene plastic. The kit is moulded in white. A full colour instruction sheet (in Japanese) is included with the kit quoting Gunze Sangyo acrylic paints. A small decal sheet is also included featuring two pairs of eyes (for the less experienced modeller or beginner). The box artwork as well as the instruction sheet serve as an excellent painting guide.

Assembly: The parts need very minimal trimming and sanding. Tamiya Liquid Cement and Revell Contacta Professional were used throughout.

Painting: Gunze Sangyo and Tamiya acrylic paints were used throughout.

Resources: Reference to a good book about the subject or Hobby Japan model magazine will provide excellent resource material to help you revive this old kit.

General comment: Undoubtedly a very RARE and hard-to-find model from the 80s when the anime MACROSS was at the height of popularity. A very interesting model which should appeal to all MACROSS fans.

Sources:

MACROSS GUIDE BOOK No.90
MACROSS GUIDE BOOK No.100
THIS IS ANIMATION - MACROSS VOL. 3
THIS IS ANIMATION - MACROSS VOL. 5
THIS IS ANIMATION - MACROSS VOL. 6
MACROSS PERFECT MEMORY
MACROSS ANIME COMIC VOL. 1
THIS IS ANIMATION - MACROSS THE MOVIE VOL.11
ROBOTECH ART 1
TV SERIES VHS
MACROSS THE MOVIE DVD & VHS


Manufacturer: IMAI (JAPAN)

Model: MISA HAYASE

Scale: 1/12

Contents: The model consists of 7 high quality injection moulded polystyrene plastic. The kit is moulded in white. A full colour instruction sheet (in Japanese) is included with the kit quoting Gunze Sangyo acrylic paints. A small decal sheet is also included featuring two pairs of eyes (for the less experienced modeller or beginner). The box artwork as well as the instruction sheet serve as an excellent painting guide.

Assembly: The parts need very minimal trimming and sanding. Tamiya Liquid Cement and Revell Contacta Professional were used throughout.

Painting: Gunze Sangyo and Tamiya acrylic paints were used throughout.

Resources: Reference to a good book about the subject or Hobby Japan model magazine will provide excellent resource material to help you revive this old kit.

General comment: Undoubtedly a very RARE and hard-to-find model from the 80s when the anime MACROSS was at the height of popularity. A very interesting model which should appeal to all MACROSS fans.

Sources:

MACROSS GUIDE BOOK No.90
MACROSS GUIDE BOOK No.100
THIS IS ANIMATION - MACROSS VOL. 3
THIS IS ANIMATION - MACROSS VOL. 5
THIS IS ANIMATION - MACROSS VOL. 6
MACROSS PERFECT MEMORY
MACROSS ANIME COMIC VOL. 1
THIS IS ANIMATION - MACROSS THE MOVIE VOL.11
ROBOTECH ART 1
TV SERIES VHS
MACROSS THE MOVIE DVD & VHS


Manufacturer: HALCYON (ENGLAND)

Scale: 1/9

Contents: The model consists of 21 high quality injection moulded polystyrene plastic (+ 2 extra parts). The kit is moulded in black plastic. An instruction sheet (in English) is included with the kit. The box artwork serves as a good painting guide.

Assembly: The parts need very minimal trimming and sanding. Tamiya Liquid Cement and Revell Contacta Professional were used throughout.

Painting: Revell enamel paints were used throughout. Overall colour scheme of Alien is Semi Gloss Black with Purple wash. Raised areas, ribs etc. should be dry brushed with silver highlights. Base is muted dark tones. Egg is Pale Green with heavy dry brushed weathering.

Resources: Reference to a good book about the subject or Hobby Japan model magazine will provide excellent resource material to help you build this great kit into a wonderful masterpiece.

General comment: Undoubtedly the best and most accurate Alien model in existence. Every serious Alien fan should have this model in his collection.

Sources:

SCALE MODELS INTERNATIONAL SEPTEMBER 1991
HOBBY JAPAN DECEMBER 1991 No.271
HOBBY JAPAN JULY 1992 No.278


Manufacturer: KAIYODO (JAPAN)

Model: GOKU

Scale: 1/12

Contents: The model consists of 6 high quality light-brown coloured soft vinyl parts. Model comes in a neat glossy box as is usual with KAIYODO models. An instruction sheet (in Japanese) is also included with the kit.

Assembly: The parts need quite some cutting and very careful trimming.

Cement: Cyanoacrylate (super glue).

Painting: Gunze Sangyo and Tamiya acrylic paints were used throughout.

Resources: Reference to a good Japanese anime book about the subject or Hobby Japan model magazine will provide excellent resource material to help you build this great kit into a wonderful masterpiece.

General comment: Undoubtedly, a very good kit. Remember that in some soft vinyl kits you have to fill in the legs for stability. I filled the feet of my model with Milliput so that it could be fixed to a wooden base via brass rods. Every serious DRAGONBALL fan should have this model in his collection.

Sources:

DRAGONBALL TV SERIES
AnimeUK MAGAZINE Vol.1 No. 1 March 1995


Manufacturer: TSUKUDA HOBBY (JAPAN)

Model: BATMAN RETURNS

Scale: 1/6

Contents: The model consists of 7 high quality black coloured soft vinyl parts. Model comes in a stout full colour box with scenes from the movie and pictures of a completed model. An instruction sheet (in both Japanese and English) is also included with the kit.

Assembly: The parts need quite some cutting and very careful trimming.

Cement: Cyanoacrylate (super glue).

Painting: Gunze Sangyo and Tamiya acrylic paints were used throughout.

Resources: Reference to a good book about the subject or Hobby Japan model magazine will provide excellent resource material to help you build this great kit into a wonderful masterpiece.

General comment: Undoubtedly, a very good kit. Remember that in some soft vinyl kits you have to fill in the legs for stability. I filled the feet of my model with Milliput so that it could be fixed to a wooden base via brass rods. Besides, now that Tsukuda Hobby is defunct, this model has become an instant collector's item. Every serious Batfan should have this model in his collection.

Sources:

BATMAN RETURNS MOVIE VHS
BATMAN RETURNS MOVIE PROGRAM
HOBBY JAPAN JULY 1992 No.278
HOBBY JAPAN AUGUST 1992 No.279
HOBBY JAPAN SEPTEMBER 1992 No.280


Manufacturer: MAX FACTORY (JAPAN)

Model: ROBOCOP

Scale: 1/8(?)

Contents: The model consists of 13 high quality white coloured soft vinyl parts (+ an extra right hand). Model comes in a full colour box with a picture of a completed model. An instruction sheet (in Japanese) is also included with the kit.

Assembly: The parts need quite some cutting and very careful trimming.

Cement: Cyanoacrylate (super glue).

Painting: Gunze Sangyo and Tamiya acrylic paints were used throughout.

Resources: Reference to a good book about the subject or Hobby Japan model magazine will provide excellent resource material to help you build this great kit into a wonderful masterpiece.

General comment: Undoubtedly, a very good kit. Remember that in some soft vinyl kits you have to fill in the legs for stability. I filled the feet of my model with Milliput so that it could be fixed to a wooden base via brass rods. Every serious Robocop fan should have this model in his collection.

Sources:

ROBOCOP THE MOVIE VHS
ROBOCOP MOVIE PROGRAM
B-CLUB SPECIAL: ROBOCOP TECHNICAL PHOTO-FILE
HOBBY JAPAN JANUARY 1989 No.236
HOBBY JAPAN SEPTEMBER 1990 No.256
HOBBY JAPAN DECEMBER 1991 No.271


Manufacturer: HORIZON (JAPAN)

Model: ROBOCOP

Scale: 1/6

Contents: The model consists of 12 high quality cream coloured soft vinyl parts. Model comes in a full colour box with a picture of a completed model. An instruction sheet (in English) is also included with the kit.

Assembly: The parts need quite some cutting and very careful trimming.

Modifications and Improvements: I cut and trimmed the inaccurate details on Robocop's upper torso, super-detailed Auto 9 (his gun) and added detail to his legs.

Cement: Cyanoacrylate (super glue).

Painting: Gunze Sangyo and Tamiya acrylic paints were used throughout.

Resources: Reference to a good book about the subject or Hobby Japan model magazine will provide excellent resource material to help you build this great kit into a wonderful masterpiece.

General comment: Undoubtedly, a very good kit. Remember that in some soft vinyl kits you have to fill in the legs for stability. I filled the feet of my model with Milliput so that it could be fixed to a wooden base via brass rods. Every serious Robocop fan should have this model in his collection.

Sources:

ROBOCOP THE MOVIE VHS
ROBOCOP MOVIE PROGRAM
B-CLUB SPECIAL: ROBOCOP TECHNICAL PHOTO-FILE
HOBBY JAPAN JANUARY 1989 No.236
HOBBY JAPAN SEPTEMBER 1990 No.256
HOBBY JAPAN DECEMBER 1991 No.271